We are different, but the same.
Taylor,
The University of New Hampshire,
Durham, NH
I chose these six words as my submission because every person is unique and different in their own way whether its race, personality, interests, sexual orientation, etc. yet we are all human and we all have our own voices and opinions that may come together in positive ways if and when we chose to do so.
Black, yes my red hair is natural
Taylor,
OH.
I come from two very light parents & my dad is the one who has red hair, its natural but I constantly find myself having to explain and even defend who I am to elder white women & even black people.
“Race card” is no longer disrespectful.
Lisa Stiles Drummond
Taylor, TX
I have been listening to Michele Norris on NPR for years. I have been uplifted and encouraged by listening to Michele describe different “race cards.” I love the way the connotation of “race card” has changed in my mind these last couple of years. It isn’t a term that conjures up visions of manipulation or repression. The expression “race card” is now an artistic challenge for me.
I have another six words. Daddy, different race isn’t different species.
Thanks for this project. Thanks for encouraging the conversation.
